🚨 Crime and Fire

Murray Bridge driver caught five times over limit

Plus two locals caught driving while disqualified in the area.

Sep 8, 2025 — 1 min read

Murray Bridge police were busy on the weekend. Photo: Liana Webster

A Murray Bridge man will face court after being caught five times over the legal limit on Sunday afternoon.

At 5.30pm September 7, patrols stopped a Nissan SUV on Adelaide Road after reports of erratic driving.

The 33-year-old underwent a breath test, recording an alleged reading of 0.264.

The driver was reported for drink driving, issued with a 12-month instant loss of licence and car was impounded for 28 days.

At 12.45am on Friday September 5, a 61-year-old Monarto man was arrested for driving while disqualified on Hindmarsh Road, he also allegedly tested positive to methamphetamine during a roadside drug test.
At 10.45am on Sunday September 7, a 38-year-old Rockleigh man was reported for allegedly driving while disqualified on Ferries McDonald Road and failing to stop at a stop sign.

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